Rainer Hersch
| Rainer Hersch | |
|---|---|
Hersch at Festival Hall, London in 2013 | |
| Born | 7 November 1962 Thames Ditton, Surrey, UK |
| Medium | Stand-up, Concert Hall, television, Radio |
| Nationality | British |
| Alma mater | Lancaster University |
| Years active | 1987–present |
| Genres | Musical comedy |
| Notable works and roles | All Classical Music Explained All The Right Notes... April Fools Comedy Concerts |
| Website | rainerhersch |
Rainer Hersch (born 7 November 1962) is a British conductor, actor, writer and comedian known for his comical take on classical music. He has toured in more than 30 countries and has broadcast extensively, principally for the BBC. His radio series include All Classical Music Explained (BBC Radio 4, 1997); Rainer Hersch's 20th Century Retrospective (BBC Radio 3, 1999) and All the Right Notes, Not Necessarily in the Right Order (BBC Radio 4, 2003 and 2006).